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250 Shillings Pope with flowered wreath
2005 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 20.65 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 250 Shillings (250 Shilin) 250 SOS = USD 0.44 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 20.65 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#84872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Coloured picture of Pope John Paul II with yellow flowered wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
· 2005 ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 250 Shillings coin from Somalia featuring a Pope with a flowered wreath, issued in 2005, has a unique feature - it has a silver plating on a copper-nickel base. This makes it stand out from other coins of its kind, as it adds an extra layer of shine and durability to the coin.
